Behalf meaning

noun

1. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of')

   “the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child”

   “this letter is written on behalf of my client”

2. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)

   “in your behalf”

   “campaigning in his own behalf”